Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 14 months later than the LZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the P610 scores versus the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P610 against the LZ40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and LZ40 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and LZ40.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger P610 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.